Leave a Crime Tip
Welcome to the Santa Cruz Police Department Crime Tips Page
You can submit a tip anonymously online using the form below or you may call our confidential tip line. Please do not use these formats for an emergency or to file a crime report. If this is a crime in progress or you are reporting on an incident where you need an officer please dial 911.
Crime Tip Line: (831) 420-5995
Crime Tip Line
Anonymous information may be left on the Crime Tip Line voicemail. It will be heard.
Confidential Tip Form
If emergency - Stop - call 9-1-1 now instead of completing this form. Do not use this form to file a crime report. Do not use this form to report any activity occurring now that requires immediate attention. Call 9-1-1.
This Crime Tip Line is only monitored during regular weekly business hours. If you need assistance after hours or on the weekends, please call Non-Emergency Dispatch at (831) 471-1131 or call 9-1-1.
Your tip comes to us anonymously but it is helpful if you provide the optional contact information below:
Click here to view form.
Thank you for your partnership in addressing crime in our community!